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British-Chinese cultural mash-up may explain B.C.'s fondness for Halloween fireworks
Vancouver historian and artist Michael Kluckner remembers saving up his pocket money as a child for three things: rides at the Pacific National Exhibition, Christmas presents and Halloween firecracker...
Oct 27, 2022
British-Chinese cultural mash-up may explain B.C.'s fondness for Halloween fireworks
Vancouver historian and artist Michael Kluckner remembers saving up his pocket money as a child for three things: rides at the Pacific National Exhibition, Christmas presents and Halloween firecracker...
Oct 27, 2022
Ottawa probing language interpreter injury, says third to be hospitalized
OTTAWA - Public Services and Procurement Canada says it's investigating what led to a Parliament Hill language interpreter needing an ambulance ride last week, adding that it's the third hospitalizati...
Oct 27, 2022
Food bank usage across Canada hit all-time high, nearly 1.5M visits in March: report
The number of people using food banks across the country surged to an all-time high earlier this year, with high inflation and low social assistance rates cited as key factors in the rise, a new repor...
Oct 26, 2022
Nugent-Hopkins leads Oilers to 3-1 win over Blues
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored his 200th career goal to break a tie in the third period, Stuart Skinner stopped 35 shots, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 Wednesday ni...
Oct 26, 2022
Leylah Fernandez advances to set up all-Canadian quarterfinal match with Marino
TAMPICO, Mexico - Canada's Leylah Fernandez defeated You Xiaodi 6-3, 6-2 at the Abierto Tampico WTA 125 event on Wednesday to set up an all-Canadian quarterfinal against Rebecca Marino. Fernandez of L...
Oct 26, 2022
Trent Jr. scores 27 points and Raptors beat struggling 76ers 119-109
TORONTO - Gary Trent Jr. scored 27 points while Pascal Siakam had 20 points and 13 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the struggling Philadelphia 76ers 119-109 on Wednesday. Six Raptors scored in d...
Oct 26, 2022
Canadian men defeat Brazil 31-14 to finish second at Americas Rugby Trophy
MOGI DAS CRUZES, Brazil - Canada 'A' ran in five tries en route to a 31-14 win Wednesday over Brazil 'A' at the Americas Rugby Trophy. The Canadian men lost 36-25 to Chile XV on Friday in their openin...
Oct 26, 2022
Arson suspected as police vehicles, ambulance torched in B.C. fire
SMITHERS, B.C. - RCMP say four RCMP vehicles and an ambulance were significantly damaged or destroyed in what appears to be a deliberately set fire outside a hotel in Smithers, B.C. Cpl. Madonna Saund...
Oct 26, 2022
Prince George host to Vibrant International Food Selections
PRINCE GEORGE - A little taste of home, when you're far away from it, is a creature comfort all people can share. That's the inspiration behind international markets like Maruqee on 5th Ave. A place w...
Oct 26, 2022